Social Work England v Waugh [2021] EWHC 1697 (Admin) (06 December 1961)

Social Work England v Waugh [2021] EWHC 1697 (Admin) (06 December 1961)

It is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public confidence that the interim suspension order continues while regulatory proceedings are ongoing, but a 7 month extension (not 9 months) is justified given the circumstances and prejudice to the defendant.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 1697 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Anna Waugh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 December 1961
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Order in Regulatory Proceedings / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted in part
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Orders, Regulatory Proceedings, Social Workers Regulations 2018, Public Protection, Proportionality
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Orders Regulatory Proceedings Social Workers Regulations 2018 Public Protection Proportionality

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Anna Waugh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Order in Regulatory Proceedings / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of interim suspension order is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public interest
  2. 2 Whether a 9 month extension is justified or a shorter period is appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public confidence that the interim suspension order continues while regulatory proceedings are ongoing, but a 7 month extension (not 9 months) is justified given the circumstances and prejudice to the defendant.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for 7 months to 22 January 2022
  • No order as to costs